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(Last updated 3 May, 2023) It is important to know that the Community Center is part of the Airbnb platform and Airbnb’s Terms of Service , Privacy Policy and Community Policies, including the Non Discrimination Policy apply to your use of the Communit...

Airbnb fosters connection and belonging by embracing inclusion and respect regardless of a person's background or identity. As members of the Airbnb community, these are values that we all have a responsibility to uphold and protect. To foster a space ...

During this busy holiday travel season, we know that protecting your home and guests is important to you. Here are three things you can do now: Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Check your home to see if you already ha... Latest reply by Javier617

Hosting a private room can have incredible advantages: attracting guests who value a local connection, making new friends from all over the world, and creating a sense of belonging right in your own home. It can also come with a few unique challenges, ... Latest reply by Will258

If you’re feeling a dose of deja vu whenever you open a message from a guest, you’re not alone. There are some topics hosts are asked about again and again, such as exceptions for pets, wi-fi codes, directions, best places to eat, and more. Well, there... Latest reply by Bryce13

Hi everyone, Let me take a second to introduce myself: I’m Laura Chambers, and I lead the team at Airbnb that’s dedicated to helping hosts like you succeed. (You might remember me from the most recent Host Q&A.) I’ve been a fan and engaged user of Airbn... Latest reply by Dawn172

From safety tips to product updates, the most popular stories from the past year continue to be helpful today. Check out all 10 articles. Meet Els, an Open Homes host in Rome Els, of Belgium, wanted to pay forward the hospitality she received when she... Latest reply by Chaiya1

You’ve told us that managing reservations from home or on the go could be easier and more consistent. As we did with changes to your reservations list, we’ve listened to your feedback, studied hosts’ concerns raised with the community-support team, and... Latest reply by Michael-Angelo0

There’s nothing like getting a “job well done!” when you’ve worked hard. And so many of you do go the extra mile to create magical stays for your guests. Our team that works on reviews knows how much positive feedback matters. So during one team brain... Latest reply by Michelle-and-Ray0

Update: January, 2019 A few months ago, we told you about some changes Airbnb was making to the way guest profile photos are displayed. You can read the original post, below. Now that those changes are being introduced gradually, we want to make sure ... Latest reply by Scott474

Hurricane Michael is predicted to hit the southeastern U.S. coast, including the Florida panhandle and parts of Alabama and Georgia, on Wednesday, October 10. Many residents are evacuating to safer areas and could be displaced for some time, if the sto... Latest reply by Susan1028

You asked: What can I do to get more bookings? We went straight to the source for this answer: We asked guests what they look for in Airbnb stays, and we analyzed their booking behavior to find out what takes them from browsing to booking. It turns... Latest reply by Sean433